Would You Rather Questions for Church: 60 Faith-Friendly Picks

October 2026  ·  60 questions

These 60 would you rather questions for church mix Bible-story choices, church-life picks and gentle faith questions, so your small group can laugh, open up and grow closer in the same evening. The full list is right below, followed by discussion follow-ups, a simple plan for running a session and tips for leaders.

A good icebreaker in a church setting does two jobs. It helps people relax, and it nudges the conversation toward the things that matter. These questions are written to do both. Some are pure fun (would you rather sing every announcement or act it out?), some invite people to imagine themselves inside a familiar Bible story, and some open the door to honest talk about prayer, service and faith. All of them are clean and kind, and they work for adult small groups, youth nights, women's and men's groups, family gatherings and church retreats.

The 60 Would You Rather Questions for Church

Bible-Story Picks

• Would you rather have walked with Noah's family onto the ark, or watched the Red Sea part from the shore?
• Would you rather have been in the crowd for the feeding of the five thousand, or in the boat when Jesus calmed the storm?
• Would you rather have helped build the ark, or helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem with Nehemiah?
• Would you rather have heard David play the harp for King Saul, or watched David face Goliath?
• Would you rather have been one of the shepherds who heard the angels, or one of the wise men who followed the star?
• Would you rather have spent a day with Ruth gleaning in the fields, or a day with Esther in the palace?
• Would you rather have been Zacchaeus up in the tree, or one of the people in the crowd watching him?
• Would you rather have shared a meal with Mary and Martha, or sat on the hillside for the Sermon on the Mount?
• Would you rather have traveled with Paul on one of his journeys, or stayed home and read his letters as they arrived?
• Would you rather have seen the walls of Jericho fall, or seen manna appear in the desert each morning?
• Would you rather have been Peter stepping out of the boat onto the water, or one of the disciples watching from the boat?
• Would you rather have been in the lions' den with Daniel, or in the fiery furnace with his three friends?
• Would you rather have been at the wedding in Cana, or at the empty tomb on Easter morning?
• Would you rather have been the boy who shared his loaves and fish, or the friend who lowered a man through the roof to reach Jesus?
• Would you rather have helped Joseph store grain in Egypt, or helped Moses lead the people through the wilderness?

Bible Characters and Lessons

• Would you rather have the wisdom of Solomon, or the courage of Esther?
• Would you rather have the patience of Job, or the faithfulness of Ruth?
• Would you rather have the boldness of Peter, or the gentle heart of John?
• Would you rather be a builder like Nehemiah, or a teacher like Priscilla?
• Would you rather have Joseph's gift for understanding dreams, or David's gift for writing songs?
• Would you rather be known for your hospitality like Lydia, or your generosity like Barnabas?
• Would you rather ask one question of Moses, or one question of Mary, the mother of Jesus?
• Would you rather have Abraham's trust to leave home, or Noah's patience to keep building?

Church Life

• Would you rather lead worship for a Sunday, or preach the sermon for a Sunday?
• Would you rather sing every church announcement, or act each one out without words?
• Would you rather be in charge of the church potluck, or in charge of the church picnic games?
• Would you rather sit in the front row every week, or the very back row every week?
• Would you rather teach the toddler class for a month, or run the sound booth for a month?
• Would you rather sing only old hymns for a year, or only new worship songs for a year?
• Would you rather plan the Christmas program, or plan the Easter sunrise service?
• Would you rather bring the coffee every week, or bring the donuts every week?
• Would you rather go on a weeklong mission trip, or serve one evening a week at home all year?
• Would you rather have church outdoors every Sunday in summer, or have a candlelight service every Sunday in winter?
• Would you rather join the choir, or join the greeting team at the front door?
• Would you rather lead vacation Bible school, or be the one in the costume playing a Bible character?
• Would you rather memorize a whole psalm, or a whole chapter from one of the Gospels?
• Would you rather read through the entire Bible in a year, or study one book of the Bible deeply for a year?

Faith and Everyday Life

• Would you rather pray out loud in front of a big group, or write a prayer for the church newsletter?
• Would you rather have a quiet morning devotion time, or an evening family devotion time?
• Would you rather keep a prayer journal, or have a prayer partner you text every day?
• Would you rather serve meals at a shelter, or visit people who are lonely in a care home?
• Would you rather share your faith story with one stranger, or with a whole room of friends?
• Would you rather spend a day in silent prayer and reflection, or a day singing praise songs?
• Would you rather go on a church retreat in the mountains, or at the beach?
• Would you rather write an encouraging note to someone every day, or call someone to pray with them every week?
• Would you rather be the person who notices the newcomer, or the person who remembers everyone's prayer requests?
• Would you rather give up your phone for a week to pray more, or give up sweets for a month to give more time to others?
• Would you rather plant a church garden that feeds neighbors, or start a church book club that welcomes neighbors?
• Would you rather hear a sermon that comforts you, or one that challenges you?
• Would you rather serve behind the scenes where nobody sees, or serve up front where everybody does?

Just for Fun (Church Edition)

• Would you rather have the church organ play every time you walk into a room, or have a choir hum softly wherever you go?
• Would you rather find a forgotten casserole dish from 1985 in the church kitchen, or the oldest hymnal on the shelf?
• Would you rather sneeze during the quietest prayer, or have your phone ring during the sermon?
• Would you rather be in charge of the church bulletin's jokes, or the church sign's message for a month?
• Would you rather lead the youth group in a pie-eating contest, or a three-legged race?
• Would you rather eat only potluck casseroles for a week, or only potluck desserts for a week?
• Would you rather be the church member everyone asks to fix the copier, or the one everyone asks to bake?
• Would you rather ride in the church van on a twelve-hour trip, or sleep on the church floor at a lock-in?
• Would you rather sing a solo at the Christmas program, or play a sheep in the nativity scene?
• Would you rather have a talking donkey like Balaam, or a pet raven that brings you breakfast like Elijah?

Discussion Follow-Ups That Go Deeper

The fun of would you rather is the pick, but the gift for a small group is the conversation after it. Choose one or two of these follow-ups after each question:

• "What do you think that person in the story was feeling right then?"
• "Which choice would stretch your faith more?"
• "Is there a part of that story you see in your own life right now?"
• "What would you have said to God in that moment?"
• "What gift or strength would you need to make that choice well?"
• "Who in our church already lives out that choice?"

For example, question 11 (Peter on the water or the disciples in the boat) often leads to honest talk about stepping out in faith and what keeps us safely in the boat. Question 50 (behind the scenes or up front) can open up good conversation about how different people are made to serve in different ways. Let the group sit with these. The silence after a deep question is often where the best sharing begins.

A Simple 30-Minute Session Plan

Here is an easy way to build a full small-group opening around these questions.

Time	What to do	Questions to use
0 to 5 min	Welcome and a light warm-up	25, 31, 53, 56
5 to 15 min	Bible-story picks with one follow-up each	Pick 3 from 1 to 15
15 to 25 min	Faith and everyday life, deeper sharing	Pick 2 from 38 to 50
25 to 30 min	Close with prayer requests drawn from the talk	Any question that sparked sharing

This flow moves from laughter to reflection to prayer, which mirrors how many small groups like to spend their time together. If your group meets longer, add more Bible-story picks in the middle and let the discussion run.

How to Use These Questions in Different Church Settings

Adult small groups. Start with a fun pick, then move to Bible characters (16 to 23) and faith and everyday life (38 to 50). Adults often enjoy explaining their reasons in more depth, so plan for fewer questions and more talk.

Youth nights. Lean on the church-life and just-for-fun sections. Have students move to opposite sides of the room to show their pick, then ask one volunteer from each side to explain. For more ideas to fill the evening, our page on fun activities for youth groups has plenty of options.

Family nights and intergenerational events. Pair a grandparent with a child and have them answer together. Bible-story picks work especially well here because kids know many of the stories, and older members can share why a story has meant something to them over the years.

Retreats. Use the deeper questions around a campfire or in a quiet room after the evening session. Print a few on cards and let people draw one at random. Our printable would you rather cards make that easy.

Big crowds. For a large fellowship hall or a whole congregation event, use a show of hands or a quick move-to-a-side format. The large groups guide has tips for keeping big rooms engaged.

Tips for Small Group Leaders

Go first. When you bring would you rather questions for church groups, people open up more when the leader shares first, especially on deeper questions. Keep your answer short and honest so others feel free to do the same.

Keep it optional. Some people are quiet, new or simply not ready to share. Always allow a pass. A warm group is one where nobody feels put on the spot.

Avoid "right answer" questions. These picks are meant to start conversations, not test Bible knowledge. If someone gets a story detail mixed up, gently fill it in and keep the mood light.

Watch the clock. A great question can easily take fifteen minutes. That is fine if it is leading somewhere good, but plan ahead so your Bible study time does not get squeezed.

Tie it back. If your group is studying a certain book, choose questions that connect. Studying Acts? Use 9 and 21. Studying the Gospels? Use 2, 8, 11 and 13.

Mistakes to Avoid

Choosing questions that divide. Good would you rather questions for church settings avoid hot-button topics on purpose. Keep it that way. The goal is unity and warmth, not debate over church traditions.

Making fun of anyone's answer. Laughter is great, but never at someone's expense. A tender answer can be shared in the middle of a funny round, and the group should treat it with care.

Skipping the "why." A pick on its own tells you little. The reasons are where people reveal what they value and how they see God at work.

Using only the silly picks. Fun questions are a great start, but a church group usually wants to go deeper. Mix in at least one or two reflective questions.

Forgetting newcomers. If someone is new to church, a question about a specific Bible story may feel intimidating. Briefly retell the story first so everyone can join in.

Looking for More?

If your group loves these would you rather questions for church nights, try our clean would you rather questions for a general list that works anywhere, or our deep would you rather questions when you want longer reflection. The icebreaker questions page is handy for a brand-new group meeting for the first time. And for a quick, screen-based round, our free would you rather game works on any phone or projector.

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